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Digby Fine English – sophisticated yet racy

Digby Fine English Sparkling is a wine of distinctively English character, inspired by the extraordinary life of the 17th Century writer, pirate and inventor of the modern wine bottle, Sir…

26 Leake St – a stunning new events space from Camm & Hooper

London-based events company Camm & Hooper has expanded its venue portfolio with the addition of 26 Leake Street, a stunning 11,000 sq. ft. post-industrial space located in London’s South Bank.…

Wellbeing at Work

The PA Club has joined forces with wellbeing pioneers, Mycelium Group, to bring you: Wellbeing at Work a one-day conference of workshops and small group discussions to enable your own…

K9 JETS Takes Pet Travel to New Heights

K9 JETS Takes Pet Travel to New Heights First-of-its-Kind Luxury Pet Charter for the Four- Legged Members of Your Family Travelling across the Atlantic can be a stressful experience, especially…

FirstJets

As a personal assistant, you are responsible for ensuring that travel plans are executed flawlessly. Whether it’s booking hotels, arranging ground transportation, or scheduling private flights, you have a lot…

The PA Club / LVL Spring SHOWCASE – 18th April

Our famous exhibition for event bookers and planners returns, in another spectacular venue. Tuesday 18th April 17:00 – 20:00 Our dazzling exhibition, organised in partnership with Leading Venues of London,…

Exton Hall – unlike any other event space

Open Day at beautiful Broadlands in Hampshire

The beautiful Broadlands Estate in Hampshire, looks forward to welcoming you to their Open Day, an opportunity to explore the grounds and the beautiful Orangery. Broadlands has been a part…

Aqua’s fifth London restaurant – Shiro

Contemporary Japanese Restaurant in Broadgate Circle Leading the way in culinary innovation, Shiro is an innovative Japanese restaurant inspired by the buzzing dining culture of Tokyo.  It features an incredible…

Virgin Trains Ticketing

THE MORE REWARDING WAY TO BOOK TRAINS Virgin Trains Ticketing is shaking things up with a simple, easy to use app which gives you 3 Virgin Points for: EVERY £1…

Introducing The Gate Aparthotel

Introducing The Gate Aparthotel – Your Place to Just Be – As an aparthotel, The Gate offers a comfortable and welcoming cross between an apartment stay and a hotel experience.…

Your Guide to Choosing the Best Christmas Wines

With Christmas only weeks away, it is never too early to start considering the perfect wine for the festivities. Having recently been awarded best Specialist Retailer for Organic and Biodynamic…

Molton Brown for Your Christmas Gifting

Embrace the joyful chaos of Christmas with us. Forget the fuss and the ‘picture-perfect’; we’re finding happiness in festive mayhem, with all its unexpected, mischievous surprises enjoyed together with family…

Christmas at Aviator Hampshire

December brings with it a burst of magical celebrations including shared Christmas party nights, festive private dining and a New Year’s Eve party, all available to book now at the…

Roaming Expert: 10 Years Keeping Companies Connected

RoamingExpert, the flexible global mobile specialist, celebrate their tenth anniversary. To mark this milestone, the company is delighted to reveal their fresh new look and brand, designed to better reflect…

Fresh Food, Freshly Made, Delivered to Your Door

From team lunches for six to conferences for 600, Pure delivers. We passionately believe that meetings and events of any size deserve delicious, memorable food that makes an impression on…

Introducing The Good Wine Shop

Gifts, Tastings, Good Advice and Next Day Delivery The PA Club is delighted to partner with The Good Wine Shop, an independent family-owned wine merchant with shops in Kew, Chiswick,…

Imperially Delicious Drag

The former palace of the Hapsburg Emperors, takes on a new character with the drag queens of Tamara Mascara and their outrageous new show, “Sissi’s Royal Dinner” The stately atmosphere…

Summer Oases in Vienna

Summer in Vienna is best enjoyed in the open air. Numerous bars and restaurants offer the perfect place to chill out and enjoy the sun by day or to shorten…

MOLTON BROWN CORPORATE WELLBEING PACKAGES

OUR PARTNERSHIP PUTS YOU FIRST We offer a bespoke service to suit your company’s gifting and event needs. Choose from a diverse array of indulgences for all personalities and leave…

TakeTwo Shakes Up Business Travel with New Hub in Ireland

TakeTwo Travel Solutions expands its European footprint with a hub in Ireland TakeTwo Travel Solutions is expanding in Europe with the launch of its bespoke customer-focussed travel management services in…

Celebrate Vienna

Celebrate Vienna, in all its rich variety. Celebrate the Arts Discover the buzzing heart of Vienna, a hive of art and culture, an intoxicating mix of the ancient and the…

It’s SHOWCASE Time!

SHOWCASE, our dazzling exhibition of venues and events services, returns to the fabulous Drapers’ Hall on 20th April If you need to book events – whether a private dinner for…

SUPPER: London’s premium food delivery service

SUPPER London is the capital’s first premium delivery service, delivering to homes and workplaces from the best restaurants including Nobu, COYA Mayfair and ROKA, and retailers such as Fortnum &…

Malta: a Mediterranean gem

The island of Malta is one of the gems of the Mediterranean, blessed with a warm climate, a rich history and all the pleasures of beach, fabulous food and endless…

Ask Your Boss to Make a Selfish Investment

The Winmark One-Day MBA: a full-day Masterclass that introduces EAs to the key concepts and tools covered in a full MBA and uses real world examples to put them in…

Swift and Easy COVID testing, door-to-door and pain free

Bespoke, Flexible COVID Testing for Businesses and Events Return to the Office Safely with HALO   HALO can support with all your COVID testing requirements with a range of solutions,…

Pick & Mix Meetings at the Copthorne Tara

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington – Pick and Mix Meetings and Events Offer Choose two of the following complimentary benefits* for your group or event confirmed and held before 30th…

Bring Restaurant Story Home for Christmas Day

As the festive season approaches, Restaurant Story have taken the hard work out of Christmas dining with their brand new Christmas Feast Boxes. The Restaurant Story Christmas Boxes boast a…

It’s The Freedom of Knowing that Your Income is Protected

Flexible Income Protection At PG Mutual, we know how important flexibility is when searching for the right cover. PG Mutual’s Income Protection Plus is flexible. You can choose from a…

Climate & Environment Conference

It’s The Most Important Conversation on the Planet As Britain gears up to host COP26 and governments, companies and organisations everywhere are focusing on climate change and the environment, it’s…

Introducing Design District Canteen, Greenwich

Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas at Design District Canteen: A Truly Unique Event Space in London’s Greenwich Peninsula Design District Canteen, Greenwich Peninsula’s newest food hall, is open and…

Kymani Corporate Glamping – book now for 2022

Kymani offers bespoke luxury getaways in the beautiful rolling hills of Surrey. We’re pulling out all the stops to allow you to create bigger and better getaways in 2022. Think festival villages…

Business Travel Show Europe – the home of travel innovation

Business Travel Show Europe ExCeL London and online 30 September & 1 October We’re one week from Business Travel Show Europe, where you’ll find all the suppliers and educational content…

Lockdown Lift Off: how a former PA is now flying high

A former Executive PA and her pilot husband have launched a new charter hire service – G6 AVIATION – in time for travel this summer When Executive PA, Kirsty Golder…

Protect Your Income or that of Your Employees ~ benefit from The PA Club’s 20% Discount ~ Protect your employee’s income if illness or injury prevents them from working. Our partners…

New Horizons – Vienna, City of Dreams

Photo: Site Inspection HOFBURG Vienna © WienTourismus/David Payr Set your sights on new horizons!   If you are planning a conference, congress or an incentive trip, then Vienna offers a vast…

Work Anywhere Solutions Your CEO Will Love

Where to find ‘work anywhere’ solutions your CEO will love It will take time for businesses to get back to normal when we return to the office. But at least…

Get ready for inspired, effective meetings

Plan to be rewarded Marriott Bonvoy Events rewards planners for booking meetings and events at our participating hotels and resorts. Planners who are Marriott Bonvoy members can earn up to…

Never Stop Learning

LUNCHTIME LEARNING Tuesday 20th April at 12.30 “From Supporter to Player” Do you want to watch the action from the fringes or do you want to be an integral part…

The Art of Scandi Gifting

Easter – Scandi Style After a year in lockdown, your customers, suppliers and teams will have have had more than enough uncertainty, tiers (and, quite possibly, tears) and are feeling…

Are You Looking for New Office Space?

Let Cornerstone Office Search Help With the news of lockdown restrictions being eased, now is the perfect time to take advantage of the reduced rates on offer and secure the…

Sweets For Your Sweet – create a Valentine’s Day Dessert

LUNCHTIME LEARNING WITH THE COPTHORNE TARA HOTEL LONDON KENSINGTON Surprise Your Loved One with a Valentine’s Day Dessert Red Velvet Cake with Chocolate Vodka Strawberries with Chef Nilesh Tuesday 9th…

Havn – London’s Only All Electric Chauffeur Service

HAVN – LONDON’S ONLY ALL-ELECTRIC CHAUFFEUR SERVICE POWERED BY JAGUAR LAND ROVER, OFFERING MARKET-LEADING STANDARDS FOR SAFETY, SUSTAINABILITY AND SERVICE   CLAIM YOUR PA CLUB EXCLUSIVE OFFER BELOW Havn launched…

Take to Tropical Seas this Winter

If your Boss is looking for a winter break with the family this year, a yacht charter could be just the thing.  Totally private, with your own dedicated crew and…

Grow Your Business Skills with Winmark Global

We’re delighted to be working with Winmark Global once again and to offer you a fabulous 25% discount off their courses aimed at the senior PA/EA.  While the role of…

Protect Your Income from Life’s Uncertainties

Income Protection Plus Cover 20% discount off your first two years’ premiums. * Get a quote Life is unpredictable and full of uncertainties. However, your income does not have to…

Christmas Corporate Gifting from Molton Brown

Captivate your valued clients, colleagues and contacts with exquisite festive gifts from the Molton Brown corporate selection. Recognise your team during this season with our reward scheme. Give fragranced indulgences…

The Copthorne Tara: When You Need a Hotel Room For Just an Hour or So

If you, your boss or a colleague are in need of a hotel room for a morning, afternoon or full day, The Copthorne Tara in South Kensington is offering Day…

LUNCHTIME LEARNING

NEVER STOP LEARNING! Lunchtime Learning is a series of informal learning sessions via Zoom, on a range of topics relevant to the busy PA/EA.  Join us on weekday lunchtimes for…

Give A Gift That Makes A Difference

Give a gift that makes a difference Ocean Bottle – the award-winning reusable bottle that is helping to save our oceans If you’re looking for gifts for staff and/or clients,…

Make the Most of the Indian Summer

An Indian summer is a period of unseasonably warm, dry weather that sometimes occurs in temperate regions of the world during September to November. Although most people associate the summer…

The Future of Work – a truly virtual conference

It’s the question on everyone’s lips: What is The Future of Work? Friday 11th September 09:00 ~ 17:00 Post-pandemic, we’re faced with a whole new set of workforce challenges. The…

The OXO Tower Combining Great Food with Great Views

The OXO Tower Restaurant, Brasserie and Bar  up and running again We’re absolutely delighted that one of our favourite spots in London – the OXO Tower – is up and…

Safe, Private, Glamorous with a Hint of Adventure

Safe, private, glamorous with a hint of adventure:  Yacht Charter is the perfect solution for a private holiday this summer If your HNW is looking for an alternative summer holiday,…

The Future of Travel

The exceptional circumstances caused by the spread of the coronavirus, have transformed travel and travel booking.  Some airlines are beginning to resume flights to some destinations, countries across the world…

Pour Yourself a Glass of Something Nice

photo courtesy of Amanda Foreman Photography Every Thursday evening at 17:30 during lockdown, we’re running our famous Club Networking Evenings via Zoom.  It’s an opportunity to see old friends and…

Lockdown Journal – a Day in the Life of a Busy VA

Lockdown Journal by Chris Hare of Hare We Are In the week when The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and University College London (UCL) released research suggesting that  women appear…

A Place to be Inspired

A family story driven by a love of the land, beauty and conservation. This is the first spring following the completion of our new courtyard garden at Thyme, our property…

The Ultimate Romantic Getaway

Monkey Island Estate Introduces The Shepherd’s Hideaway- The Ultimate Romantic Island Retreat The team at Monkey Island  in Bray on the River Thames,have transformed one of the estate’s handcrafted Shepherd’s…

Chip Ahoy – Meet the Team at Gleneagles

Andrew Jowett, PGA Head Professional During this period of isolation and strict social distancing, when a round of golf is out of the question, Andrew is using the opportunity to…

Three Exciting New Solutions to Virtual Events & Conferences – from JTB Europe

The new virtual reality: bringing events and conferences online Sign up for for JTB’s webinar and learn from the experts Tuesday 28 April at 11.00 am GMT.  The emergence of the…

A Weekend in the Country – South Lodge in Sussex

Yvonne Reay-Scott, EA to the CEO of Mount Anvil was the lucky winner of a night’s stay at the gorgeous South Lodge hotel in Sussex.  She went with husband David…

Win £200 of Mr & Mrs Smith Vouchers with NICE Events

NICE Events specialise in meetings, incentives, conferences and events for the corporate market both UK and globally.  The team deliver a whole host of events from small board meetings and…

How To Charter A Yacht

So, this year the Boss has decided to take the family on a luxury, fully-crewed cruise on a private yacht, around the Med perhaps, or the Caribbean.  And who has…

Smart Works – Transforming Women’s Lives

Smart Works is a UK charity that provides high quality interview clothes and interview training to unemployed women in need. We harness the power of clothes and confidence to allow…

iGo Anywhere – the new taxi App for busy PAs

Following a consultation with PA Club members in January, iGo, the UK’s largest network of taxi and private hire operators, with operations in over 30 countries, is developing an App…

Darwin & Wallace – Your New Favourite “Local”

Need to find your next favourite meeting spot? Are you constantly looking for meeting rooms and need some inspiration? We are a collection of independent neighbourhood bars, more home than…

Corporate Away Days Focus On Employee Wellbeing & Workplace Happiness:

We’re delighted to be working with Corporate Away Days, the company that delivers engaging, exciting and novel events all centred around Employee Wellbeing. Corporate Away Days tailors your Away Day…

Valentine’s Day Treats

Rococo Chocolates: Something suitably special  Valentine’s Day chocolates can sometimes feel like a cliché, but our collection is anything but. From our understated and quirky gift boxes brimming with decadent…

Join Us For Breakfast at PA Show 2020

The PA Club Breakfast Keynote Theatre 25th February, 08:30 ~ 09:35 The Professional Chameleon: Why Modern Etiquette Matters Join us for breakfast and the chance to acquire the poise and…

Take Control of Your Career – The PA Club Conference

The PA Club Conference 2020 The role of the PA/EA is changing like never before, no longer purely a support role, but fast becoming middle-management. This conference is designed to…

Introducing Gusbourne Sparkling Wines

English Sparkling Wine producer Gusbourne are excited to be exhibiting with ThePA Club at The PA Show on the 25th and 26th February 2020. Visitors to The PA Club stand…

Let the Romance Be-Gin

LET THE ROMANCE BE-GIN  The Cookery School at The Grand, York partners with Masons Gin to provide the ultimate couple’s experience. February 14th, from 6-9pm Show your partner how much…

Invest in Etiquette – a timeless classic

Join this weekend workshop which will make you feel quietly confident in any situation Etiquette is the ultimate investment piece, a timeless classic, goes with everything, makes you feel quietly…

Nutritious Food-to-Go Delivered to Your Desk

To mark the start of a New Decade, why not make a resolution to reward your team with delicious and nutritious food-to-go from the multi award-winning Junius? We are a…

Introducing Flying Butler

If your employer needs to stay in quality serviced apartments to deliver their business then look no further than Flying Butler Apartments, we are celebrating our 20th year of providing…

Banish Your Fear of Public-Speaking

Do you need more confidence to get out there and be more visible?  Regular PA club speaker,  Esther Stanhope – The Impact Guru – has written this fab & colourful…

Let Us Thank You with Tea for Two

Complimentary Champagne Tea for Two ~ when you make a booking at the Copthorne Tara Hotel ~ Make a new  group or meeting booking at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, South…

BMA House wins Greenest and Sustainability Awards

The venues team at BMA House are on a roll, picking up 3 prestigious awards in October! During a fantastic afternoon at The Hurlingham Club, we were delighted to take…

Bateaux London – a Unique Way to Celebrate Christmas

Bateaux London is launching impressive party packages on board its two London boats; River Room and Glass Room.  As the city comes to life with twinkling lights and festive cheer,…

The Jockey Club for the Perfect Day Out

Looking for the perfect family day out or a client entertainment opportunity? Look no further than the regions Jockey Club Racecourses. Throughout December, Sandown Park and Kempton Park feature some…

JTB Europe – a simplified, personalised service

If you’re organising events abroad, JTB Europe provides a one-stop-shop for all your requirements In order to improve its service to its clients, JTB Europe is bringing together all its…

Not Just for Weddings and a Funeral

Southwark Cathedral, on the south bank of the River Thames, close to London Bridge, has been a place of Christian worship for more than 1,000 years.  But these days its…

Have You Registered For SHOWCASE Yet?

Don’t miss this opportunity to enter some fabulous prize draws We’ve got over 50 exciting exhibitors waiting to meet you at SHOWCASE. Come and meet them to discuss your next event and you could…

The Great Hamper Giveaway

We’re giving away a luxury hamper, full of amazing treats and goodies from PA Club Partners, to one lucky person who registers to become a member of The PA Club…

Unique Gifts for Clients and Staff

If you’re looking for corporate gifts for Christmas, try something new and truly original.  Bang & Olufsen Pro Audio Visual Ltd is launching a new corporate gifting programme, whereby companies…

Beautiful Hand-Crafted Christmas Gifts

If you’re looking for a delicious Christmas gift, or even a special treat for after Christmas dinner, you’ll find something to enjoy in Biscuiteers gorgeous hand-iced range of Christmas Biscuits.…

Frasers Opens Property in Hamburg

Frasers Hospitality has recently opened up in Hamburg, Germany taking over the historic Oberfinanzdirektion, a listed building dating back to 1907 located in the prime area of Rödingsmarkt. The opening…

Lunch – The Secret to Happiness?

“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like “What about lunch?” – Winnie the Pooh. Pooh understood lunch’s…

Countryside Fine Dining

Araminta Power reviews L’Ortolan Hurrah for Tom Clarke – head chef at L’Ortolan, a Michelin-starred restaurant on the outskirts of Reading.  To us Londoners, it may seem a tall order…

Host Your Christmas Party in a Landmark London Venue

Host the best Christmas party in our world-famous landmark. The National Gallery is located in the heart of Central London and overlooks the iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree; a truly…

A Quality Venue for Meetings and Conferences

“One of the largest and most picturesque palatial residences in this charming locality, a superior mansion of Elizabethan Gothic design standing in beautifully arranged pleasure grounds and having varied and…

Fine English Wine – Digby Opens Its Tasting Room

Digby Fine English, maker of award-winning English sparkling wine, has officially opened its doors to the Digby Fine English Tasting Room in the heart of Arundel, West Sussex. Located steps…

Baluchi is Second to Naan

It’s all new at the Naan’ery. Pan-Indian dining destination Baluchi is set to launch London’s first and only Naan’ery, a dedicated space offering contemporary twists on traditional bread recipes, cooked…

BMA House – the venue with your wellbeing at heart

Wellbeing choices for today’s lifestyles In keeping with its role as the headquarters of the British Medical Association, BMA House has taken on another mantle – as the venue with…

The Meetings Show is back – and the focus is on you

The UK’s leading event for the inbound and outbound meetings industry is returning for 2019, and this year the focus is all on you. Taking place on 26 and 27…

What are You Really Worth? The true value of a good PA

As the PA/EA role creeps into middle management, how do you measure the added value you bring?  And more importantly how do you persuade the boss, HR and the company…

10 Reasons Why You Should Attend SHOWCASE

SHOWCASE – a collection of fabulous venues in a fabulous venue 116 Pall Mall (Institute of Directors) Tuesday 5th March 17:00 – 20:00 Registration is now open for SHOWCASE, an…

Once a PA, always a PA?  Not necessarily, according to Yvette Pearson

Do your execs see you as a future project or team manager?  Or do they think that, as “just a PA”, you’re not up to the job?  As the traditional…

Meet Kim Winser, inspiring founder of Winser London

Born in Helensburgh, Scotland, Kim was the youngest and first female Director of Marks & Spencer Plc, Chief Executive of Pringle of Scotland, CEO of Aquascutum, and advisor to Natalie…

Legal PA of the Year

Amy Franklyn won the Secs in the City Legal EA of the Year Award, for her outstanding leadership and genuine desire to develop others and help them grow in their…

Dealing with Stress

Relationships, housing, difficult neighbours, money and many more factors cause people to suffer from stress and although not directly related to work, it does impact on their job.  Sickness through…

I’ve loved being an EA and I’ve been very fortunate

The PA Club has a close relationship with EST10, Sydney’s leading boutique recruiter for Executive and Personal Assistants.  EST10 runs an annual Assistant of the Year award for the Sydney/Melbourne…

Introducing BMA House – meetings spaces in central London

BMA House, home to the British Medical Association since 1925, is a beautifully bright and spacious Grade II listed building designed in 1911 by famed architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. The…

Virgin Atlantic: second daily service between Heathrow and Johannesburg

Our new second daily flight to Johannesburg will be operated by Boeing 787-9 offering our latest cabin interiors and inflight entertainment, as well as Wi-Fi on every flight. Our first…

Meet Victoria McLean, The CV Queen

An Interview with Victoria McLean, The CV Queen and CEO of CityCV Victoria established City CV in 2008, following a successful career that included steering recruitment at two of the…

The Power of Learning from your Peers

One of the best ways of learning is peer-to-peer, joining a group of like-minded colleagues and sharing experiences, knowledge, problems and solutions.  The PA Club Discussion Forums are informal talks…

Delta Named Airline of the Year

Delta has been named Airline of the Year at the annual TTG Awards in the U.K. The awards are one of the highlights of the travel industry calendar and honour…

Borthwick Castle – Scotland’s Most Charismatic Private Venue

The changing landscape during Autumn is wondrous to see around the Castle and we look forward to welcoming clients at this beautiful time of year, relaxing in the Stateroom with…

Anja Graf – 20 years in Serviced Apartments

It all started with a model agency, which Anja Graf set up at the tender age of sixteen as a high school student. She quickly discovered a gap in the…

Grandmothers – the Inspiration Behind Our Italian Cooking

Creating traditional and regional Italian cuisine is an essential core value of Ristorante Granaio Caffe e Cucina. To accomplish this, we sought advice from the most globally valued cooking expert…grandmothers!…

Free Webinar – how to create an attention-grabbing LinkedIn profile

The PA Club and City CV are partnering to present a FREE 30-minute webinar on 4th September 2018 at 13.00 to help you to create an attention-grabbing, key-word optimised and…

A Jungle Restaurant in the Heart of the West End

Located in the heart of the West End, the Rainforest Cafe is your invitation to our exotic jungle recreating the sights and sounds of the Amazon Rainforest.  The Rainforest Cafe…

Luxury Summer Breaks by the Sea

Are you or your boss looking for a last minute escape to the coast this summer? Cornish Gems offer over 180 luxury holiday homes for up to 20 people, located in…

Old Course Hotel, Golf & Spa

Located just a short stroll from the historic university town of St Andrews, Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is a great vacation spot for golfers and non-golfers alike…

Women Are Terrible!

The moment I decided to change my life was back in 2015.  I realized I wasn’t the only one who felt like an ‘imposter’ with confidence crippling insecurities as I…

The Same Trains ,The Same Great Team – LNER

LNER is here… A new operator but pretty much everything else stay the same. London North Eastern Railway, or LNER, is the new operator for the East Coast line from…

A Gorgeous Evening in Zurich

A gorgeous summer evening in Zurich and some 25 of our local PA/EA members gathered at the Zurich Marriott for a party on the terrace. The hotel staff pulled out…

A Luxury Townhouse Hotel

The Roseate Reading is the result of a compelling vision, combining the intimacy of a small country house with the needs of a vibrant metropolitan town centre (just 5 minutes walk…

Sano – healthy food made from scratch

The PA Club is delighted to welcome Sano​ We are delighted to become a new elite partner to The PA Club and share what we do in food, nutrition and…

Meet Diana Anderson

Meet Diana Anderson, CEO & Founder of Anderson Hoare Anderson Hoare Recruitment Consultants was founded in 1992 and specialises in the introduction of high quality temporary and permanent support staff…

Summer Away Day

DESIGNED WITH OUR MEMBERS IN MIND The Away Day is designed specifically with our PA/EA members in mind.  It provides you with a unique opportunity to meet the suppliers you…

Northbank Restaurant: A Hidden Gem

A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Everything:  Araminta Power reviews Northbank It’s not my first visit to Northbank, I have to confess.  They must have just opened when I…

The Meetings Show Returns for 2018

The UK’s biggest dedicated event for meeting planners across all sectors, The Meetings Show, is returning to Olympia London on 27 & 28 June 2018. The two-day show provides planners…

Income Protection Plus – three new products – free!

PG Mutual, the not-for-profit, friendly society that we are partnered with to offer our members Income Protection Plus at a special rate, have just released three new (and currently free!)…

Special offer: £100 off Pitman Training

Pitman Training Special Offer -  £100 off any training course! The Pitman team are looking forward to meeting you all at The Ask Abbie Show.  Please visit us at our…

Cost-Saving Travel Services

If I may introduce, Wayte Travel Management.  We have been providing Business Travel services since 1980 (established in 1903) and have offices in London, Manchester, Stoke and Jersey. Wayte Travel specialise…

There’s So Much To Do at The Ask Abbie Show!

Join us at The Ask Abbie Show; we have a great day lined up for you!  Friday 27th April - Merchant Taylors' Hall, London EC2 (close to Bank Station) –…

The Perfect Venue for your Corporate Event

Stoke Park, the luxury 5 AA Red Star Country Club, Spa and Hotel in Buckinghamshire, offers the perfect venue for your corporate event. Whether a Board Meeting, Conference, Team Away…

Four Stunning London Restaurants

Aqua Restaurant Group has 23 restaurants across Hong Kong, Beijing and London, where their first UK site on Regent Street opened in 2009. The group in London comprises four stunning…

Don’t Say You Can’t Sing

More and more of us seem to be taking the musical plunge. Helped by the influence of television choirmaster Gareth Malone and series such as Glee, there are now some…

Team Work: an interview with PA Club member Laura Cook

An Interview with PA Club member, Laura Cook and Caroline Smith, Senior VP HR Operations and Senior VP of Transformation at Pearson Laura Cook has been at Pearson for 18…

Welcome to new PA Club Partner, Châteauform’

Châteauform’ has been running venues exclusively dedicated to business seminars in Europe since 1996. Today, we have a selection of over 50 homes of all sizes in six European countries;…

A Hotel “Fit for a Queen”

Amy Franklyn FEPAA, Corporate Team Manager at international law firm, Bird and Bird, was lucky enough to win an over-night stay for two at Luton Hoo, at The Ask Abbie Show…

How to Nail that Job Interview

It’s not easy coming across as cool and confident when you're facing a hostile interview panel.  Or possibly worse - interviewing over Skype.  But help is at hand and we're…

Building on PA Resilience

To stay on top of your game a PA / EA needs to be both strategic and resilient. Resilience is an essential core skill for any Assistant. We are super-connectors…

Mental Health First Aid

Research by the Centre for Mental Health suggests that, at any one time, one worker in six will be experiencing depression, anxiety or problems relating to stress. 91 million work…

New Year’s Eve at Nobu Shoreditch

See in the New Year in style at one of London's newest and funkiest hotels, Nobu Shoreditch.  Just minutes from Liverpool St station, Nobu is tucked discreetly down a sidestreet. …

Pitman London to Sponsor The Ask Abbie Show

We're delighted that Pitman London are sponsoring the professional development programme at the next Ask Abbie Show on 27th April 2018. Alongside the exhibition of suppliers, our two Seminar Rooms…

True Stories: Christmas Day with Ranta Claus

Christmas is a time for sharing, a time for family.  Even the boss, you might be tempted to think, will be so wrapped up in the lovely glow of his…

The Bragging Rights of a Peacock

True Stories: continuing our occasional series of stories from our PA members No.10 – The Bragging Rights of a Peacock You know when the Boss has been having a good…

Araminta Power reviews Gillray’s

  An English Steakhouse on London’s South Bank: Araminta Power reviews Gillray’s at Marriott County Hall The old GLC must have been enormous.  County Hall, its erstwhile home, occupies a…

Two Extraordinary Venues

When the luxury St Moritz resort hotel, Badrutt’s Palace, hosted lunch at Rules, London’s oldest restaurant, it was a coming together of two most extraordinary venues, representing some 400 years of 5-star…

You’re Odd? Great. Make Your Odd Your Asset

As Oscar Wilde said; “Be Yourself….”   Yes. The more you can be yourself at work, the better.  Yes, really, warts and all.   Do you have a strong ‘personal brand’…

One Amazing Day!

A huge thank you to all those who helped make The Ask Abbie Show on 27th October such a success. What an amazing day!  With over 50 exhibitors of goods…

Pick Up Your Business Cards

Carfax Cards sponsors of The Ask Abbie Show Visitors to The Ask Abbie Show on 27th October received a pack of personalised business cards, courtesy of Carfax Cards, on arrival.  The…

Education and Inspiration at The Ask Abbie Show

Join us on Friday 27th October for a day of education and inspiration.  We've got an amazing line-up of speakers at The Ask Abbie Show on 27th October, including the…

My Story – Melissa Land

My name is Melissa Land. I have worked as a PA for many years and am used to working in challenging environments where demands are high and days are long.…

The benefits of recruiting a diverse workforce

The business of recruitment in general practice can be a challenging one; can a fresh approach which relies specifically on diversity and inclusion bring about meaningful change? Consultancy expert Stephen…

The 60% Issue by Esther Stanhope

The other day, I was laughing with my client, Phil,  because he was telling me he wanted more women to go for more senior roles in his law firm. “Why…

Welcome Back Kaspar the Cat

We are delighted that The Savoy Hotel, after some extensive refurbishment, has rejoined The PA Club.  The Savoy truly is a London landmark with a special place in British history.…

Sky High Networking

We’ve had some extraordinary events in the past, but never one where PA Club Members and Partners were able to "slide" home. The Arcelor Mittal Orbit in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic…

Fam Trip to Stoke By Nayland

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa, is located just outside Colchester, and offers something for everyone: two 18-hole golf courses, a superb restaurant, nine up-to-the-minute function rooms, country lodges, a…

A Brush with Romance: Araminta Power Reviews The Gilbert Scott

Strictly there should be steam trains, puffing and sighing in the background, the slam of doors on departure, a mournful whistle.  But these days it’s the sleek Eurostar, less romantic…

Welcome to Partner, United Airlines

The PA Club and United Airlines are delighted to be working together again. United offers comprehensive access to the U.S. with nonstop flights from five U.K. airports, and onward connections…

How Well Do You Know Your Boss? – by Andy Edwards

  If I were to ask you “What is your most important business relationship?”, I imagine your answer would be “With my Boss”.   Yes – the person for whom…

Exploring AKA New York

Over 50 PA Club NY members, from 30 different companies, attended our Club networking event, with drinks canapes and live music, at one of AKA’s splendid New York properties. After…

Top tips for delivering successful onboarding and orientation sessions

Engaging your employees from the moment they start with your organisation is crucial and something that the team at Wildgose are a dab hand at. They have written this informative…

Welcome to Alden Luxury Suites, Zurich

The name ‘ALDEN’ derives from the old English word ‘Aldwyn – old friend’. It is in this spirit that we welcome you to our luxury suite hotel as well as…

Diversity is a reality. Inclusion is a Choice.

We are absolutely thrilled to have secured Stephen Frost, CEO of Frost Included and former Head of Diversity & Inclusion at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics and subsequently at…

Heads in the Clouds at citizenM, Times Square

Members of The PA Club NY enjoyed drinks and canapes in the panoramic rooftop Cloud Bar of citizenM Times Square, overlooking the world’s most iconic skyline. Thank you for an…

Don’t manage your time, manage your energy!

Still trying to juggle that “work-life balance”? We’re delighted to announce a new seminar for The Ask Abbie Show on 19th May. Lindsay Taylor, Director of Your Excellency will be…

The PA Club New York is delighted to welcome new Partner

The PA Club New York is delighted to welcome new Partner, citizenM hotel Times Square. The citizenM hotel room provides everything you need for a great night’s sleep, and an…

Boats & Planes: Araminta Power Reviews Wright Brothers, Soho

The Wright Brothers were aviators, credited, in the frenzy of experimentation at the turn of the last century, with inventing the world's first successful airplane.  But Wright Brothers, the restaurants,…

Champagne and Champions at China Tang

Thank you Champions Speakers for hosting our Prestige dinner at China Tang in the Dorchester. It was a fabulous evening beginning with a champagne reception and followed by a 5-course…

Ole Blue Eyes: Araminta Power Reviews Marcus at The Berkeley

Settling onto the sofa for my Sunday afternoon browse through the papers, I found a familiar face looking up at me from the cover of the colour supplement.  A rather…

Carey International – trusted leader in ground transportation

We’re delighted to be working with Carey International again. Carey International is the trusted leader in innovative ground transportation solutions, delivering unparalleled safety, reliability and general peace of mind to…

Digby Fine English – sophisticated yet racy

Digby Fine English Sparkling is a wine of distinctively English character, inspired by the extraordinary life of the 17th Century writer, pirate and inventor of the modern wine bottle, Sir…

26 Leake St – a stunning new events space from Camm & Hooper

London-based events company Camm & Hooper has expanded its venue portfolio with the addition of 26 Leake Street, a stunning 11,000 sq. ft. post-industrial space located in London’s South Bank.…

Wellbeing at Work

The PA Club has joined forces with wellbeing pioneers, Mycelium Group, to bring you: Wellbeing at Work a one-day conference of workshops and small group discussions to enable your own…

K9 JETS Takes Pet Travel to New Heights

K9 JETS Takes Pet Travel to New Heights First-of-its-Kind Luxury Pet Charter for the Four- Legged Members of Your Family Travelling across the Atlantic can be a stressful experience, especially…

FirstJets

As a personal assistant, you are responsible for ensuring that travel plans are executed flawlessly. Whether it’s booking hotels, arranging ground transportation, or scheduling private flights, you have a lot…

The PA Club / LVL Spring SHOWCASE – 18th April

Our famous exhibition for event bookers and planners returns, in another spectacular venue. Tuesday 18th April 17:00 – 20:00 Our dazzling exhibition, organised in partnership with Leading Venues of London,…

Exton Hall – unlike any other event space

Open Day at beautiful Broadlands in Hampshire

The beautiful Broadlands Estate in Hampshire, looks forward to welcoming you to their Open Day, an opportunity to explore the grounds and the beautiful Orangery. Broadlands has been a part…

Aqua’s fifth London restaurant – Shiro

Contemporary Japanese Restaurant in Broadgate Circle Leading the way in culinary innovation, Shiro is an innovative Japanese restaurant inspired by the buzzing dining culture of Tokyo.  It features an incredible…

Virgin Trains Ticketing

THE MORE REWARDING WAY TO BOOK TRAINS Virgin Trains Ticketing is shaking things up with a simple, easy to use app which gives you 3 Virgin Points for: EVERY £1…

Introducing The Gate Aparthotel

Introducing The Gate Aparthotel – Your Place to Just Be – As an aparthotel, The Gate offers a comfortable and welcoming cross between an apartment stay and a hotel experience.…

Your Guide to Choosing the Best Christmas Wines

With Christmas only weeks away, it is never too early to start considering the perfect wine for the festivities. Having recently been awarded best Specialist Retailer for Organic and Biodynamic…

Molton Brown for Your Christmas Gifting

Embrace the joyful chaos of Christmas with us. Forget the fuss and the ‘picture-perfect’; we’re finding happiness in festive mayhem, with all its unexpected, mischievous surprises enjoyed together with family…

Christmas at Aviator Hampshire

December brings with it a burst of magical celebrations including shared Christmas party nights, festive private dining and a New Year’s Eve party, all available to book now at the…

Roaming Expert: 10 Years Keeping Companies Connected

RoamingExpert, the flexible global mobile specialist, celebrate their tenth anniversary. To mark this milestone, the company is delighted to reveal their fresh new look and brand, designed to better reflect…

Fresh Food, Freshly Made, Delivered to Your Door

From team lunches for six to conferences for 600, Pure delivers. We passionately believe that meetings and events of any size deserve delicious, memorable food that makes an impression on…

Introducing The Good Wine Shop

Gifts, Tastings, Good Advice and Next Day Delivery The PA Club is delighted to partner with The Good Wine Shop, an independent family-owned wine merchant with shops in Kew, Chiswick,…

Imperially Delicious Drag

The former palace of the Hapsburg Emperors, takes on a new character with the drag queens of Tamara Mascara and their outrageous new show, “Sissi’s Royal Dinner” The stately atmosphere…

Summer Oases in Vienna

Summer in Vienna is best enjoyed in the open air. Numerous bars and restaurants offer the perfect place to chill out and enjoy the sun by day or to shorten…

MOLTON BROWN CORPORATE WELLBEING PACKAGES

OUR PARTNERSHIP PUTS YOU FIRST We offer a bespoke service to suit your company’s gifting and event needs. Choose from a diverse array of indulgences for all personalities and leave…

TakeTwo Shakes Up Business Travel with New Hub in Ireland

TakeTwo Travel Solutions expands its European footprint with a hub in Ireland TakeTwo Travel Solutions is expanding in Europe with the launch of its bespoke customer-focussed travel management services in…

Celebrate Vienna

Celebrate Vienna, in all its rich variety. Celebrate the Arts Discover the buzzing heart of Vienna, a hive of art and culture, an intoxicating mix of the ancient and the…

It’s SHOWCASE Time!

SHOWCASE, our dazzling exhibition of venues and events services, returns to the fabulous Drapers’ Hall on 20th April If you need to book events – whether a private dinner for…

SUPPER: London’s premium food delivery service

SUPPER London is the capital’s first premium delivery service, delivering to homes and workplaces from the best restaurants including Nobu, COYA Mayfair and ROKA, and retailers such as Fortnum &…

Malta: a Mediterranean gem

The island of Malta is one of the gems of the Mediterranean, blessed with a warm climate, a rich history and all the pleasures of beach, fabulous food and endless…

Ask Your Boss to Make a Selfish Investment

The Winmark One-Day MBA: a full-day Masterclass that introduces EAs to the key concepts and tools covered in a full MBA and uses real world examples to put them in…

Swift and Easy COVID testing, door-to-door and pain free

Bespoke, Flexible COVID Testing for Businesses and Events Return to the Office Safely with HALO   HALO can support with all your COVID testing requirements with a range of solutions,…

Pick & Mix Meetings at the Copthorne Tara

Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington – Pick and Mix Meetings and Events Offer Choose two of the following complimentary benefits* for your group or event confirmed and held before 30th…

Bring Restaurant Story Home for Christmas Day

As the festive season approaches, Restaurant Story have taken the hard work out of Christmas dining with their brand new Christmas Feast Boxes. The Restaurant Story Christmas Boxes boast a…

It’s The Freedom of Knowing that Your Income is Protected

Flexible Income Protection At PG Mutual, we know how important flexibility is when searching for the right cover. PG Mutual’s Income Protection Plus is flexible. You can choose from a…

Climate & Environment Conference

It’s The Most Important Conversation on the Planet As Britain gears up to host COP26 and governments, companies and organisations everywhere are focusing on climate change and the environment, it’s…

Introducing Design District Canteen, Greenwich

Have Yourself a Very Merry Christmas at Design District Canteen: A Truly Unique Event Space in London’s Greenwich Peninsula Design District Canteen, Greenwich Peninsula’s newest food hall, is open and…

Kymani Corporate Glamping – book now for 2022

Kymani offers bespoke luxury getaways in the beautiful rolling hills of Surrey. We’re pulling out all the stops to allow you to create bigger and better getaways in 2022. Think festival villages…

Business Travel Show Europe – the home of travel innovation

Business Travel Show Europe ExCeL London and online 30 September & 1 October We’re one week from Business Travel Show Europe, where you’ll find all the suppliers and educational content…

Lockdown Lift Off: how a former PA is now flying high

A former Executive PA and her pilot husband have launched a new charter hire service – G6 AVIATION – in time for travel this summer When Executive PA, Kirsty Golder…

Protect Your Income or that of Your Employees ~ benefit from The PA Club’s 20% Discount ~ Protect your employee’s income if illness or injury prevents them from working. Our partners…

New Horizons – Vienna, City of Dreams

Photo: Site Inspection HOFBURG Vienna © WienTourismus/David Payr Set your sights on new horizons!   If you are planning a conference, congress or an incentive trip, then Vienna offers a vast…

Work Anywhere Solutions Your CEO Will Love

Where to find ‘work anywhere’ solutions your CEO will love It will take time for businesses to get back to normal when we return to the office. But at least…

Get ready for inspired, effective meetings

Plan to be rewarded Marriott Bonvoy Events rewards planners for booking meetings and events at our participating hotels and resorts. Planners who are Marriott Bonvoy members can earn up to…

Never Stop Learning

LUNCHTIME LEARNING Tuesday 20th April at 12.30 “From Supporter to Player” Do you want to watch the action from the fringes or do you want to be an integral part…

The Art of Scandi Gifting

Easter – Scandi Style After a year in lockdown, your customers, suppliers and teams will have have had more than enough uncertainty, tiers (and, quite possibly, tears) and are feeling…

Are You Looking for New Office Space?

Let Cornerstone Office Search Help With the news of lockdown restrictions being eased, now is the perfect time to take advantage of the reduced rates on offer and secure the…

Sweets For Your Sweet – create a Valentine’s Day Dessert

LUNCHTIME LEARNING WITH THE COPTHORNE TARA HOTEL LONDON KENSINGTON Surprise Your Loved One with a Valentine’s Day Dessert Red Velvet Cake with Chocolate Vodka Strawberries with Chef Nilesh Tuesday 9th…

Havn – London’s Only All Electric Chauffeur Service

HAVN – LONDON’S ONLY ALL-ELECTRIC CHAUFFEUR SERVICE POWERED BY JAGUAR LAND ROVER, OFFERING MARKET-LEADING STANDARDS FOR SAFETY, SUSTAINABILITY AND SERVICE   CLAIM YOUR PA CLUB EXCLUSIVE OFFER BELOW Havn launched…

Take to Tropical Seas this Winter

If your Boss is looking for a winter break with the family this year, a yacht charter could be just the thing.  Totally private, with your own dedicated crew and…

Grow Your Business Skills with Winmark Global

We’re delighted to be working with Winmark Global once again and to offer you a fabulous 25% discount off their courses aimed at the senior PA/EA.  While the role of…

Protect Your Income from Life’s Uncertainties

Income Protection Plus Cover 20% discount off your first two years’ premiums. * Get a quote Life is unpredictable and full of uncertainties. However, your income does not have to…

Christmas Corporate Gifting from Molton Brown

Captivate your valued clients, colleagues and contacts with exquisite festive gifts from the Molton Brown corporate selection. Recognise your team during this season with our reward scheme. Give fragranced indulgences…

The Copthorne Tara: When You Need a Hotel Room For Just an Hour or So

If you, your boss or a colleague are in need of a hotel room for a morning, afternoon or full day, The Copthorne Tara in South Kensington is offering Day…

LUNCHTIME LEARNING

NEVER STOP LEARNING! Lunchtime Learning is a series of informal learning sessions via Zoom, on a range of topics relevant to the busy PA/EA.  Join us on weekday lunchtimes for…

Give A Gift That Makes A Difference

Give a gift that makes a difference Ocean Bottle – the award-winning reusable bottle that is helping to save our oceans If you’re looking for gifts for staff and/or clients,…

Make the Most of the Indian Summer

An Indian summer is a period of unseasonably warm, dry weather that sometimes occurs in temperate regions of the world during September to November. Although most people associate the summer…

The Future of Work – a truly virtual conference

It’s the question on everyone’s lips: What is The Future of Work? Friday 11th September 09:00 ~ 17:00 Post-pandemic, we’re faced with a whole new set of workforce challenges. The…

The OXO Tower Combining Great Food with Great Views

The OXO Tower Restaurant, Brasserie and Bar  up and running again We’re absolutely delighted that one of our favourite spots in London – the OXO Tower – is up and…

Safe, Private, Glamorous with a Hint of Adventure

Safe, private, glamorous with a hint of adventure:  Yacht Charter is the perfect solution for a private holiday this summer If your HNW is looking for an alternative summer holiday,…

The Future of Travel

The exceptional circumstances caused by the spread of the coronavirus, have transformed travel and travel booking.  Some airlines are beginning to resume flights to some destinations, countries across the world…

Pour Yourself a Glass of Something Nice

photo courtesy of Amanda Foreman Photography Every Thursday evening at 17:30 during lockdown, we’re running our famous Club Networking Evenings via Zoom.  It’s an opportunity to see old friends and…

Lockdown Journal – a Day in the Life of a Busy VA

Lockdown Journal by Chris Hare of Hare We Are In the week when The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and University College London (UCL) released research suggesting that  women appear…

A Place to be Inspired

A family story driven by a love of the land, beauty and conservation. This is the first spring following the completion of our new courtyard garden at Thyme, our property…

The Ultimate Romantic Getaway

Monkey Island Estate Introduces The Shepherd’s Hideaway- The Ultimate Romantic Island Retreat The team at Monkey Island  in Bray on the River Thames,have transformed one of the estate’s handcrafted Shepherd’s…

Chip Ahoy – Meet the Team at Gleneagles

Andrew Jowett, PGA Head Professional During this period of isolation and strict social distancing, when a round of golf is out of the question, Andrew is using the opportunity to…

Three Exciting New Solutions to Virtual Events & Conferences – from JTB Europe

The new virtual reality: bringing events and conferences online Sign up for for JTB’s webinar and learn from the experts Tuesday 28 April at 11.00 am GMT.  The emergence of the…

A Weekend in the Country – South Lodge in Sussex

Yvonne Reay-Scott, EA to the CEO of Mount Anvil was the lucky winner of a night’s stay at the gorgeous South Lodge hotel in Sussex.  She went with husband David…

Win £200 of Mr & Mrs Smith Vouchers with NICE Events

NICE Events specialise in meetings, incentives, conferences and events for the corporate market both UK and globally.  The team deliver a whole host of events from small board meetings and…

How To Charter A Yacht

So, this year the Boss has decided to take the family on a luxury, fully-crewed cruise on a private yacht, around the Med perhaps, or the Caribbean.  And who has…

Smart Works – Transforming Women’s Lives

Smart Works is a UK charity that provides high quality interview clothes and interview training to unemployed women in need. We harness the power of clothes and confidence to allow…

iGo Anywhere – the new taxi App for busy PAs

Following a consultation with PA Club members in January, iGo, the UK’s largest network of taxi and private hire operators, with operations in over 30 countries, is developing an App…

Darwin & Wallace – Your New Favourite “Local”

Need to find your next favourite meeting spot? Are you constantly looking for meeting rooms and need some inspiration? We are a collection of independent neighbourhood bars, more home than…

Corporate Away Days Focus On Employee Wellbeing & Workplace Happiness:

We’re delighted to be working with Corporate Away Days, the company that delivers engaging, exciting and novel events all centred around Employee Wellbeing. Corporate Away Days tailors your Away Day…

Valentine’s Day Treats

Rococo Chocolates: Something suitably special  Valentine’s Day chocolates can sometimes feel like a cliché, but our collection is anything but. From our understated and quirky gift boxes brimming with decadent…

Join Us For Breakfast at PA Show 2020

The PA Club Breakfast Keynote Theatre 25th February, 08:30 ~ 09:35 The Professional Chameleon: Why Modern Etiquette Matters Join us for breakfast and the chance to acquire the poise and…

Take Control of Your Career – The PA Club Conference

The PA Club Conference 2020 The role of the PA/EA is changing like never before, no longer purely a support role, but fast becoming middle-management. This conference is designed to…

Introducing Gusbourne Sparkling Wines

English Sparkling Wine producer Gusbourne are excited to be exhibiting with ThePA Club at The PA Show on the 25th and 26th February 2020. Visitors to The PA Club stand…

Let the Romance Be-Gin

LET THE ROMANCE BE-GIN  The Cookery School at The Grand, York partners with Masons Gin to provide the ultimate couple’s experience. February 14th, from 6-9pm Show your partner how much…

Invest in Etiquette – a timeless classic

Join this weekend workshop which will make you feel quietly confident in any situation Etiquette is the ultimate investment piece, a timeless classic, goes with everything, makes you feel quietly…

Nutritious Food-to-Go Delivered to Your Desk

To mark the start of a New Decade, why not make a resolution to reward your team with delicious and nutritious food-to-go from the multi award-winning Junius? We are a…

Introducing Flying Butler

If your employer needs to stay in quality serviced apartments to deliver their business then look no further than Flying Butler Apartments, we are celebrating our 20th year of providing…

Banish Your Fear of Public-Speaking

Do you need more confidence to get out there and be more visible?  Regular PA club speaker,  Esther Stanhope – The Impact Guru – has written this fab & colourful…

Let Us Thank You with Tea for Two

Complimentary Champagne Tea for Two ~ when you make a booking at the Copthorne Tara Hotel ~ Make a new  group or meeting booking at the Copthorne Tara Hotel, South…

BMA House wins Greenest and Sustainability Awards

The venues team at BMA House are on a roll, picking up 3 prestigious awards in October! During a fantastic afternoon at The Hurlingham Club, we were delighted to take…

Bateaux London – a Unique Way to Celebrate Christmas

Bateaux London is launching impressive party packages on board its two London boats; River Room and Glass Room.  As the city comes to life with twinkling lights and festive cheer,…

The Jockey Club for the Perfect Day Out

Looking for the perfect family day out or a client entertainment opportunity? Look no further than the regions Jockey Club Racecourses. Throughout December, Sandown Park and Kempton Park feature some…

JTB Europe – a simplified, personalised service

If you’re organising events abroad, JTB Europe provides a one-stop-shop for all your requirements In order to improve its service to its clients, JTB Europe is bringing together all its…

Not Just for Weddings and a Funeral

Southwark Cathedral, on the south bank of the River Thames, close to London Bridge, has been a place of Christian worship for more than 1,000 years.  But these days its…

Have You Registered For SHOWCASE Yet?

Don’t miss this opportunity to enter some fabulous prize draws We’ve got over 50 exciting exhibitors waiting to meet you at SHOWCASE. Come and meet them to discuss your next event and you could…

The Great Hamper Giveaway

We’re giving away a luxury hamper, full of amazing treats and goodies from PA Club Partners, to one lucky person who registers to become a member of The PA Club…

Unique Gifts for Clients and Staff

If you’re looking for corporate gifts for Christmas, try something new and truly original.  Bang & Olufsen Pro Audio Visual Ltd is launching a new corporate gifting programme, whereby companies…

Beautiful Hand-Crafted Christmas Gifts

If you’re looking for a delicious Christmas gift, or even a special treat for after Christmas dinner, you’ll find something to enjoy in Biscuiteers gorgeous hand-iced range of Christmas Biscuits.…

Frasers Opens Property in Hamburg

Frasers Hospitality has recently opened up in Hamburg, Germany taking over the historic Oberfinanzdirektion, a listed building dating back to 1907 located in the prime area of Rödingsmarkt. The opening…

Lunch – The Secret to Happiness?

“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like “What about lunch?” – Winnie the Pooh. Pooh understood lunch’s…

Countryside Fine Dining

Araminta Power reviews L’Ortolan Hurrah for Tom Clarke – head chef at L’Ortolan, a Michelin-starred restaurant on the outskirts of Reading.  To us Londoners, it may seem a tall order…

Host Your Christmas Party in a Landmark London Venue

Host the best Christmas party in our world-famous landmark. The National Gallery is located in the heart of Central London and overlooks the iconic Trafalgar Square Christmas tree; a truly…

A Quality Venue for Meetings and Conferences

“One of the largest and most picturesque palatial residences in this charming locality, a superior mansion of Elizabethan Gothic design standing in beautifully arranged pleasure grounds and having varied and…

Fine English Wine – Digby Opens Its Tasting Room

Digby Fine English, maker of award-winning English sparkling wine, has officially opened its doors to the Digby Fine English Tasting Room in the heart of Arundel, West Sussex. Located steps…

Baluchi is Second to Naan

It’s all new at the Naan’ery. Pan-Indian dining destination Baluchi is set to launch London’s first and only Naan’ery, a dedicated space offering contemporary twists on traditional bread recipes, cooked…

BMA House – the venue with your wellbeing at heart

Wellbeing choices for today’s lifestyles In keeping with its role as the headquarters of the British Medical Association, BMA House has taken on another mantle – as the venue with…

The Meetings Show is back – and the focus is on you

The UK’s leading event for the inbound and outbound meetings industry is returning for 2019, and this year the focus is all on you. Taking place on 26 and 27…

What are You Really Worth? The true value of a good PA

As the PA/EA role creeps into middle management, how do you measure the added value you bring?  And more importantly how do you persuade the boss, HR and the company…

10 Reasons Why You Should Attend SHOWCASE

SHOWCASE – a collection of fabulous venues in a fabulous venue 116 Pall Mall (Institute of Directors) Tuesday 5th March 17:00 – 20:00 Registration is now open for SHOWCASE, an…

Once a PA, always a PA?  Not necessarily, according to Yvette Pearson

Do your execs see you as a future project or team manager?  Or do they think that, as “just a PA”, you’re not up to the job?  As the traditional…

Meet Kim Winser, inspiring founder of Winser London

Born in Helensburgh, Scotland, Kim was the youngest and first female Director of Marks & Spencer Plc, Chief Executive of Pringle of Scotland, CEO of Aquascutum, and advisor to Natalie…

Legal PA of the Year

Amy Franklyn won the Secs in the City Legal EA of the Year Award, for her outstanding leadership and genuine desire to develop others and help them grow in their…

Dealing with Stress

Relationships, housing, difficult neighbours, money and many more factors cause people to suffer from stress and although not directly related to work, it does impact on their job.  Sickness through…

I’ve loved being an EA and I’ve been very fortunate

The PA Club has a close relationship with EST10, Sydney’s leading boutique recruiter for Executive and Personal Assistants.  EST10 runs an annual Assistant of the Year award for the Sydney/Melbourne…

Introducing BMA House – meetings spaces in central London

BMA House, home to the British Medical Association since 1925, is a beautifully bright and spacious Grade II listed building designed in 1911 by famed architect Sir Edwin Lutyens. The…

Virgin Atlantic: second daily service between Heathrow and Johannesburg

Our new second daily flight to Johannesburg will be operated by Boeing 787-9 offering our latest cabin interiors and inflight entertainment, as well as Wi-Fi on every flight. Our first…

Meet Victoria McLean, The CV Queen

An Interview with Victoria McLean, The CV Queen and CEO of CityCV Victoria established City CV in 2008, following a successful career that included steering recruitment at two of the…

The Power of Learning from your Peers

One of the best ways of learning is peer-to-peer, joining a group of like-minded colleagues and sharing experiences, knowledge, problems and solutions.  The PA Club Discussion Forums are informal talks…

Delta Named Airline of the Year

Delta has been named Airline of the Year at the annual TTG Awards in the U.K. The awards are one of the highlights of the travel industry calendar and honour…

Borthwick Castle – Scotland’s Most Charismatic Private Venue

The changing landscape during Autumn is wondrous to see around the Castle and we look forward to welcoming clients at this beautiful time of year, relaxing in the Stateroom with…

Anja Graf – 20 years in Serviced Apartments

It all started with a model agency, which Anja Graf set up at the tender age of sixteen as a high school student. She quickly discovered a gap in the…

Grandmothers – the Inspiration Behind Our Italian Cooking

Creating traditional and regional Italian cuisine is an essential core value of Ristorante Granaio Caffe e Cucina. To accomplish this, we sought advice from the most globally valued cooking expert…grandmothers!…

Free Webinar – how to create an attention-grabbing LinkedIn profile

The PA Club and City CV are partnering to present a FREE 30-minute webinar on 4th September 2018 at 13.00 to help you to create an attention-grabbing, key-word optimised and…

A Jungle Restaurant in the Heart of the West End

Located in the heart of the West End, the Rainforest Cafe is your invitation to our exotic jungle recreating the sights and sounds of the Amazon Rainforest.  The Rainforest Cafe…

Luxury Summer Breaks by the Sea

Are you or your boss looking for a last minute escape to the coast this summer? Cornish Gems offer over 180 luxury holiday homes for up to 20 people, located in…

Old Course Hotel, Golf & Spa

Located just a short stroll from the historic university town of St Andrews, Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa is a great vacation spot for golfers and non-golfers alike…

Women Are Terrible!

The moment I decided to change my life was back in 2015.  I realized I wasn’t the only one who felt like an ‘imposter’ with confidence crippling insecurities as I…

The Same Trains ,The Same Great Team – LNER

LNER is here… A new operator but pretty much everything else stay the same. London North Eastern Railway, or LNER, is the new operator for the East Coast line from…

A Gorgeous Evening in Zurich

A gorgeous summer evening in Zurich and some 25 of our local PA/EA members gathered at the Zurich Marriott for a party on the terrace. The hotel staff pulled out…

A Luxury Townhouse Hotel

The Roseate Reading is the result of a compelling vision, combining the intimacy of a small country house with the needs of a vibrant metropolitan town centre (just 5 minutes walk…

Sano – healthy food made from scratch

The PA Club is delighted to welcome Sano​ We are delighted to become a new elite partner to The PA Club and share what we do in food, nutrition and…

Meet Diana Anderson

Meet Diana Anderson, CEO & Founder of Anderson Hoare Anderson Hoare Recruitment Consultants was founded in 1992 and specialises in the introduction of high quality temporary and permanent support staff…

Summer Away Day

DESIGNED WITH OUR MEMBERS IN MIND The Away Day is designed specifically with our PA/EA members in mind.  It provides you with a unique opportunity to meet the suppliers you…

Northbank Restaurant: A Hidden Gem

A Hidden Gem in the Heart of Everything:  Araminta Power reviews Northbank It’s not my first visit to Northbank, I have to confess.  They must have just opened when I…

The Meetings Show Returns for 2018

The UK’s biggest dedicated event for meeting planners across all sectors, The Meetings Show, is returning to Olympia London on 27 & 28 June 2018. The two-day show provides planners…

Income Protection Plus – three new products – free!

PG Mutual, the not-for-profit, friendly society that we are partnered with to offer our members Income Protection Plus at a special rate, have just released three new (and currently free!)…

Special offer: £100 off Pitman Training

Pitman Training Special Offer -  £100 off any training course! The Pitman team are looking forward to meeting you all at The Ask Abbie Show.  Please visit us at our…

Cost-Saving Travel Services

If I may introduce, Wayte Travel Management.  We have been providing Business Travel services since 1980 (established in 1903) and have offices in London, Manchester, Stoke and Jersey. Wayte Travel specialise…

There’s So Much To Do at The Ask Abbie Show!

Join us at The Ask Abbie Show; we have a great day lined up for you!  Friday 27th April - Merchant Taylors' Hall, London EC2 (close to Bank Station) –…

The Perfect Venue for your Corporate Event

Stoke Park, the luxury 5 AA Red Star Country Club, Spa and Hotel in Buckinghamshire, offers the perfect venue for your corporate event. Whether a Board Meeting, Conference, Team Away…

Four Stunning London Restaurants

Aqua Restaurant Group has 23 restaurants across Hong Kong, Beijing and London, where their first UK site on Regent Street opened in 2009. The group in London comprises four stunning…

Don’t Say You Can’t Sing

More and more of us seem to be taking the musical plunge. Helped by the influence of television choirmaster Gareth Malone and series such as Glee, there are now some…

Team Work: an interview with PA Club member Laura Cook

An Interview with PA Club member, Laura Cook and Caroline Smith, Senior VP HR Operations and Senior VP of Transformation at Pearson Laura Cook has been at Pearson for 18…

Welcome to new PA Club Partner, Châteauform’

Châteauform’ has been running venues exclusively dedicated to business seminars in Europe since 1996. Today, we have a selection of over 50 homes of all sizes in six European countries;…

A Hotel “Fit for a Queen”

Amy Franklyn FEPAA, Corporate Team Manager at international law firm, Bird and Bird, was lucky enough to win an over-night stay for two at Luton Hoo, at The Ask Abbie Show…

How to Nail that Job Interview

It’s not easy coming across as cool and confident when you're facing a hostile interview panel.  Or possibly worse - interviewing over Skype.  But help is at hand and we're…

Building on PA Resilience

To stay on top of your game a PA / EA needs to be both strategic and resilient. Resilience is an essential core skill for any Assistant. We are super-connectors…

Mental Health First Aid

Research by the Centre for Mental Health suggests that, at any one time, one worker in six will be experiencing depression, anxiety or problems relating to stress. 91 million work…

New Year’s Eve at Nobu Shoreditch

See in the New Year in style at one of London's newest and funkiest hotels, Nobu Shoreditch.  Just minutes from Liverpool St station, Nobu is tucked discreetly down a sidestreet. …

Pitman London to Sponsor The Ask Abbie Show

We're delighted that Pitman London are sponsoring the professional development programme at the next Ask Abbie Show on 27th April 2018. Alongside the exhibition of suppliers, our two Seminar Rooms…

True Stories: Christmas Day with Ranta Claus

Christmas is a time for sharing, a time for family.  Even the boss, you might be tempted to think, will be so wrapped up in the lovely glow of his…

The Bragging Rights of a Peacock

True Stories: continuing our occasional series of stories from our PA members No.10 – The Bragging Rights of a Peacock You know when the Boss has been having a good…

Araminta Power reviews Gillray’s

  An English Steakhouse on London’s South Bank: Araminta Power reviews Gillray’s at Marriott County Hall The old GLC must have been enormous.  County Hall, its erstwhile home, occupies a…

Two Extraordinary Venues

When the luxury St Moritz resort hotel, Badrutt’s Palace, hosted lunch at Rules, London’s oldest restaurant, it was a coming together of two most extraordinary venues, representing some 400 years of 5-star…

You’re Odd? Great. Make Your Odd Your Asset

As Oscar Wilde said; “Be Yourself….”   Yes. The more you can be yourself at work, the better.  Yes, really, warts and all.   Do you have a strong ‘personal brand’…

One Amazing Day!

A huge thank you to all those who helped make The Ask Abbie Show on 27th October such a success. What an amazing day!  With over 50 exhibitors of goods…

Pick Up Your Business Cards

Carfax Cards sponsors of The Ask Abbie Show Visitors to The Ask Abbie Show on 27th October received a pack of personalised business cards, courtesy of Carfax Cards, on arrival.  The…

Education and Inspiration at The Ask Abbie Show

Join us on Friday 27th October for a day of education and inspiration.  We've got an amazing line-up of speakers at The Ask Abbie Show on 27th October, including the…

My Story – Melissa Land

My name is Melissa Land. I have worked as a PA for many years and am used to working in challenging environments where demands are high and days are long.…

The benefits of recruiting a diverse workforce

The business of recruitment in general practice can be a challenging one; can a fresh approach which relies specifically on diversity and inclusion bring about meaningful change? Consultancy expert Stephen…

The 60% Issue by Esther Stanhope

The other day, I was laughing with my client, Phil,  because he was telling me he wanted more women to go for more senior roles in his law firm. “Why…

Welcome Back Kaspar the Cat

We are delighted that The Savoy Hotel, after some extensive refurbishment, has rejoined The PA Club.  The Savoy truly is a London landmark with a special place in British history.…

Sky High Networking

We’ve had some extraordinary events in the past, but never one where PA Club Members and Partners were able to "slide" home. The Arcelor Mittal Orbit in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic…

Fam Trip to Stoke By Nayland

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa, is located just outside Colchester, and offers something for everyone: two 18-hole golf courses, a superb restaurant, nine up-to-the-minute function rooms, country lodges, a…

A Brush with Romance: Araminta Power Reviews The Gilbert Scott

Strictly there should be steam trains, puffing and sighing in the background, the slam of doors on departure, a mournful whistle.  But these days it’s the sleek Eurostar, less romantic…

Welcome to Partner, United Airlines

The PA Club and United Airlines are delighted to be working together again. United offers comprehensive access to the U.S. with nonstop flights from five U.K. airports, and onward connections…

How Well Do You Know Your Boss? – by Andy Edwards

  If I were to ask you “What is your most important business relationship?”, I imagine your answer would be “With my Boss”.   Yes – the person for whom…

Exploring AKA New York

Over 50 PA Club NY members, from 30 different companies, attended our Club networking event, with drinks canapes and live music, at one of AKA’s splendid New York properties. After…

Top tips for delivering successful onboarding and orientation sessions

Engaging your employees from the moment they start with your organisation is crucial and something that the team at Wildgose are a dab hand at. They have written this informative…

Welcome to Alden Luxury Suites, Zurich

The name ‘ALDEN’ derives from the old English word ‘Aldwyn – old friend’. It is in this spirit that we welcome you to our luxury suite hotel as well as…

Diversity is a reality. Inclusion is a Choice.

We are absolutely thrilled to have secured Stephen Frost, CEO of Frost Included and former Head of Diversity & Inclusion at the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics and subsequently at…

Heads in the Clouds at citizenM, Times Square

Members of The PA Club NY enjoyed drinks and canapes in the panoramic rooftop Cloud Bar of citizenM Times Square, overlooking the world’s most iconic skyline. Thank you for an…

Don’t manage your time, manage your energy!

Still trying to juggle that “work-life balance”? We’re delighted to announce a new seminar for The Ask Abbie Show on 19th May. Lindsay Taylor, Director of Your Excellency will be…

The PA Club New York is delighted to welcome new Partner

The PA Club New York is delighted to welcome new Partner, citizenM hotel Times Square. The citizenM hotel room provides everything you need for a great night’s sleep, and an…

Boats & Planes: Araminta Power Reviews Wright Brothers, Soho

The Wright Brothers were aviators, credited, in the frenzy of experimentation at the turn of the last century, with inventing the world's first successful airplane.  But Wright Brothers, the restaurants,…

Champagne and Champions at China Tang

Thank you Champions Speakers for hosting our Prestige dinner at China Tang in the Dorchester. It was a fabulous evening beginning with a champagne reception and followed by a 5-course…

Ole Blue Eyes: Araminta Power Reviews Marcus at The Berkeley

Settling onto the sofa for my Sunday afternoon browse through the papers, I found a familiar face looking up at me from the cover of the colour supplement.  A rather…

Carey International – trusted leader in ground transportation

We’re delighted to be working with Carey International again. Carey International is the trusted leader in innovative ground transportation solutions, delivering unparalleled safety, reliability and general peace of mind to…